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Trustees’ eternal care

Regional communities depend on the goodwill of volunteers to ensure the smooth running of one of the most significant moments of human life – death and burial.

Walhalla fire flares up again

Firefighters have issued an advice warning to communities near Walhalla- Stoney Creek after the status of the large fire was changed from contained to going on Monday.

Lillith’s dash of hope

A five-YEAR-OLD pony clubber who was saddened to hear about the tragic toll of the drought on farming families has organised a charity ride along the Boolarra rail trail.

Call for pollution study

The author of a report into the possible health effects of coal-fired power generation in NSW wants Victorian pollution standards upgraded.

Booze worst drug: LCHS

Alcohol and prescription opioids are the drugs of most concern in the Latrobe Valley, key health organisations say.

Lilykate has a mindset for mending

Morwell repair cafe's youngest volunteer is a 10-year-old girl who taught herself to sew.

Separate campus welcomed

Parents and staff at Latrobe Special Developmental School were "over the moon" with Tuesday's announcement that the Hickox Street facility will not be merged with Traralgon College.

Collingwood winless after loss at Morwell

A four-goal-to-none opening term helped Greater Western Sydney leave Collingwood in their wake as the only winless side in the AFLW's Conference B the at Morwell Recreation Reserve yesterday, 5.6 (36) to 4.3 (27).

Gelagotis runner wins start in All-Star Mile

Moe-trained horse Moss 'n' Dale will run in the first All-Star Mile at Flemington after being voted into ninth position by the Australian public.

Brew battle begins

Latrobe Valley homebrewers are being invited to show off their artisanal skills in a competition to find the district's best beer.

Northe calls for drought-affected declaration

Member for Morwell Russell Northe is backing the push from Latrobe City Council to have the Latrobe Valley officially declared drought-affected in order to receive Commonwealth grants.

Fight to retain pondage steps up

Hazelwood Pondage users and community groups are mobilising in the midst of a renewed push from member for Morwell Russell Northe to reopen the pondage for recreational use.

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